Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and measures for the manufacturing of satellite systems.
• Conduct and lead AS9100 Quality Audits (internal and supplier)
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve quality issues early in the development process.
• Leads large, crossfunctional initiatives to drive systemic quality improvements across programs or the entire site.
• Resolves the most complex quality issues, including systemic defects, compliance risks, and high‑visibility customer escapes.
• Lead complex, site‑wide quality investigations, including MRB, CAPA, and root‑cause analyses, and serve as the technical authority for customer‑driven investigations. Analyze test/inspection results, identify trends in performance data, and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Review supplier and vendor quality standards and performance, conducting audits as necessary.
• Ensure that all quality assurance documentation is accurate and maintained according to industry and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, quality assurance methodologies, and regulatory requirements affecting satellite manufacturing.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives in the quality assurance process, influencing long‑term quality strategy, risk mitigation planning, and adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of quality assurance standards, methodologies, and regulatory requirements in the aerospace industry.
• Superior communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex specifications and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of QA tools, FAIRs, software for data analysis, and statistical quality control techniques.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management
• Creative personality with solid training and document creation skills
• Detail oriented, with attention on and adherence to departmental policies
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to work independently in an action-oriented environment
• Ability to complete verbal assignments or written in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously with a sense of assessing risk and when to escalate issues
• Problem solving (i.e. 6 Sigma, LEAN, TOC, 8D or FRACAS corrective action), KPIs, DPAS, AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001:2015, and/or IPC knowledge desirable
• Telecom and/or PCB experience desirable

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